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1. Global Barbie

A. Culturally, how are the countries of Iran and the United States different?

The western influence was commonly called barbie, which included make-up, and indecent clothes which are not usually condoned in Iran. Most of iran is strict on following the Islamic cleric decisions. Women's liberation in iran is equivalent to a plastic figurine known as a barbie.

B. Explain the pervasive nature of American culture using the American Barbie to illustrate your point.

When Barbie is first introduced into a new society, it will affect children first, as they grow up under that influence, they consider it a social norm.

C. Why did the Mattel Corporation make some changes to Barbie in Japan? (Marketing Practices)

They believed that the original barbie doll from america was scary, had fierce eyes, and had a very toothy smile. This is why the Mattel Corporation decided to change the look of the Barbie that was created in Japan.